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The Indian Peace Commission.

The Peace Commission appointed by the last Congress to treat for peace with the hostile Indian tribes, has at length fairly entered upon its duties. The letters which we published a day or two since from our special correspondent, gave most interesting details regarding a council which had been held between the Commissioners and the representative chiefs of several bands of Sioux.

September 29, 1867

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